Abell 74 (Planetary nebula)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 13 arcminutes across.

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From Cambridge , Abell 74 is visible in the dawn sky, rising at 22:35 (EDT) and reaching an altitude of 55° above the eastern horizon before fading from view as dawn breaks at around 03:56.

Name Abell 74
Object type Planetary nebula
Other names
Abell 74[1]
PK 072-17.1[2]
PN-G 072.7-17.1
Position
Right ascension:21h16m [1]
Declination:+24°09' [1]
Constellation:Vulpecula
Magnitude:15.80 (V) [1]

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